Thladiantha is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cucurbitaceae, native to the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and China. They are dioecious, perennial herbs.

Thladiantha is a hardy, dioecious perennial ideal for full sun, offering ornamental interest in spring and summer for UK gardens.

Thladiantha

Thladiantha dubia, the Manchu tubergourd, goldencreeper, wild potato, red hailstone, or (French) thladianthe douteuse, is a herbaceous perennial climbing vine of the gourd family. It is native to Russia, northern China, and Korea, but has been introduced to Japan, southeast Europe, the Galapagos Islands, and scattered locations in North America.

Thladiantha dubia is a hardy H4 perennial climber with ornamental golden flowers, thriving in full sun during spring and summer in UK gardens.

Thladiantha dubia

Thladiantha oliveri is a climbing plant cultivar within the Thladiantha genus, belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. It is deciduous and thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. This ornamental cultivar prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil and is hardy to UK zone H4. It is of interest during spring and summer, requiring watering during establishment. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings.

Thladiantha oliveri is a hardy ornamental climber for full sun, offering vibrant interest in spring and summer in UK gardens.